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Here are famous mostly White people who have praised or admired Chuck Berry's music:

Paul McCartney: "He was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest poets. He will be missed but remembered by everyone who ever loved rock ‘n’ roll".

Donny Osmond: "Chuck Berry was a true rock ‘n’ roll legend. His music changed the world. I’m honored to say I had the privilege of working with him".

Richie Sambora: "RIP... you gave us so much and changed the landscape of Rock n Roll. Thank you... you taught us all how to play guitar".

Andy Bell: "Chuck Berry basically started all this... RIP".

Mick Jagger: "I am so sad to hear of Chuck Berry’s passing. I want to thank him for all the inspirational music he gave to us. He lit up our teenage years, and blew life into our dreams of being musicians and performers".

Keith Richards: "It’s hard for me to induct him, because I lifted every lick he ever played".

Muddy Waters: "The Beatles did a lot of Chuck Berry, the Rolling Stones did some of my stuff. That’s what it took to wake up the people in my own country".

Brian Wilson: "I am so sad to hear about Chuck Berry passing – a big inspiration!".

Anthony Kiedis: "Chuck Berry was the man who invented rock ‘n’ roll".

Eric Clapton: "Chuck Berry was the most important rock and roll artist of all time".

Bob Dylan: "Chuck Berry was the Shakespeare of rock 'n' roll".

Carl Perkins: "Chuck Berry was the greatest rock 'n' roll songwriter".

Jerry Lee Lewis: "Chuck Berry was the true king of rock 'n' roll".

Little Richard: "Chuck Berry was the architect of rock 'n' roll".

Bo Diddley: "Chuck Berry was the greatest rock 'n' roll guitarist".

Elvis Presley: "Chuck Berry was the true pioneer of rock 'n' roll".

Buddy Holly: "Chuck Berry was the greatest rock 'n' roll performer".

Ronnie Wood: "So sad ~ with the passing of Chuck Berry comes the end of an era. He was one of the best and my inspiration."

Ringo Starr: "RIP. And peace and love Chuck Berry Mr. rock 'n' roll music."

George Harrison: "The 1st song that The Beatles performed at their 1st US concert was 'Roll Over Beethoven.'"

Carole King: "RIP Chuck Berry."

Q-Tip: "R.I.P. To the father of ROCK N ROLL the genius CHUCK BERRY."

Huey Lewis: "Chuck Berry. Maybe the most important figure in all of rock and roll. His music and his influence will last forever."

Lenny Kravitz: "Hail Hail Chuck Berry!!! None of us would have been here without you. Rock on brother!"

David Simon: "Chuck Berry, 90, RIP. The alpha poet of rock 'n' roll."

Bruno Mars: "RIP Chuck Berry."

Billy Idol: "RIP Chuck Berry."

Paul Feig: "Hail, Hail, the King of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry. RIP, Mr. B. Goode."

Marc Maron: "The King is dead. RIP Chuck Berry."

Keith Urban: "Thank you for the poetry, the passion and the potency! GO JOHNNY GO."

Bill Clinton: "Hillary and I loved Chuck Berry for as long as we can remember. The man was inseparable from his music."

Joan Jett: "Hail hail rock ‘n’ roll. I’m glad I had a chance to know, love, and work with Chuck Berry during my life and career."

Randy Jackson: "A true pioneer, a brilliant writer, great guitar player, one of the Rock n Roll creators."

Bob Seger: "How many people have played his riffs? His ‘Johnny B Goode’ is on the Voyager spacecraft heading for the stars."

Patricia Heaton: "Best Picture race 'I'm Still Here' Meghan Markle Lively, Reynolds at 'SNL 50' New in TV, movies, music 'Cobra Kai' co-creator Sean Combs sues over doc 'Love is Blind' and politics Jon Hamm."

Sean Combs: "Celebrities Pay Tribute to Chuck Berry."

Paul McCartney: "He was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest poets. He will be missed but remembered by everyone who ever loved rock ‘n’ roll."